203 Cherry Street (complete) – After sustaining a fire that destroyed the interior of this property, the owner, Bob Ashal, graciously donated it to Transformational Housing through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. In August 2020 volunteer construction crews led by Kyle Kittrell started rebuilding the property into five separate apartment units that included common areas and laundry facilities. After an estimated 3,500 volunteer hours of constructing interior walls, pouring concrete, carpentry and painting, the job was completed in March 2022 and five families had a new home. 

1112 E. McCarty (complete) – This 100+ year old property was donated to Transformational Housing by Alan and Betty Mudd. After an extensive architectural and engineering analysis, it was determined demolition of the existing structure was needed. The new structure nearly 6,900 square feet and has six apartments ranging from a one-bedroom handicapped accessible unit to three-bedrooms units. The property will also has a small playground, laundry facilities, inside and outside common areas. 

101 Jackson Street (under construction) – The City of Jefferson acquired this property through condemnation. City officials approached Transformational Housing about a potential partnership. Transformational Housing purchased the property from the city for a nominal amount and received a $575,760 Community Development Block Grant. City staff and structural engineers recommended demolishing the dilapidated structure and constructing a new one in its place. 

Kyle Kittrell, volunteer construction manager, will lead the project. He has overseen the building of 40 residential projects. In December 2025, volunteer construction crews, led by Kittrell, cleared the lot, constructed the footings, and poured over 155 yards of concrete. The concrete walls and front porch are complete. Subcontractors will be used for specialty work. This combination of paid and experienced volunteer labor will keep building costs low without sacrificing quality. As of May 2026, over 200 hours of volunteer labor have been contributed. When completed, the 6,000 square foot property will have five apartment units, ranging from two-bedroom to three-bedroom units. The property will also have laundry facilities and an outside common area. The estimated completion date is Q1 2027.

The future Blosser Building 

This building is dedicated to the late John Blosser, a founder and the first President of the Transformational Housing Board. A man who shared his time, strength, and vision. Whether swinging a hammer at a Transformational Housing property or securing funding, John always encouraged others to dream bigger.

How can you help?

The total project cost to build 101 Jackson Street is projected at $1.1 million or $186 per square foot. This is considerable savings when compared to the current market rate for new residential construction, which is $250 to $300 per square foot.

Transformational Housing has approximately $300,000 in cash reserves dedicated to completing phase one of construction, which includes framing, roofing, and installation of windows/doors.

For construction to continue after phase one, an additional $800,000 is needed. Once funding is secured, construction will take approximately 12 months. Kittrell will continue to lead this project. The volunteer crews will work alongside subcontractors until project completion.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will help Transformational Housing provide short-term, quality, affordable rental housing for working families.